MAH vs TN: Maharashtra will square off against Tamil Nadu in the opening match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021 at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow.
Maharashtra had witnessed a poor run in the last edition of the tournament as they managed only one victory from 5 matches. Maharashtra will be eager to start the tournament on a victorious note this year. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Kedar Jadhav are the players to watch out for this side.
Defending champions Tamil Nadu, on the other hand, will be looking to steal another trophy this year. They have got a strong squad this year with Shahrukh Khan, Sandeep Warriee, T Natarajan being the players to watch out for this team.
Here are the match details, pitch report, probable playing 11, squads, player records/stats and dream11 fantasy team predictions for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, 2021 between Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu of Round I – Elite Group A.
MAH vs TN Match Details
- Match: Maharashtra vs Tamil Nadu, Round I – Elite Group A
- Date: Thursday, November 4, 2021
- Time: 8:30 AM (IST)
- Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Pitch Report
The pitch here at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium is a balanced wicket. Pacers will get some movement with the new ball, and when the ball gets old spinners will come into play.
MAH vs TN Probable Playing XI
Maharashtra Playing XI
Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Ranjeet Nikam, Taranjitsingh Dhillon, Azim Kazi, Swapnil Fulpagar, Mukesh Choudhary, Swapnil Gugale, Satyajeet Bachhav, Naushad Shaikh, Kedar Jadhav, Pradeep Dadhe.
Tamil Nadu Playing XI
Vijay Shankar (C), Narayan Jagadeesan (WK), Shahrukh Khan, Sandeep Warrier, Washington Sundar/Sanjay Yadav, Murugan Ashwin, T Natarajan, Hari Nishanth, Baba Aparajith, Jagatheesan Koushik, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore.
Average First Innings Score
The average first innings score at this venue in the last 5 matches played is 112 runs.
Record of Chasing Team
Based on the last 5 matches —
- Matches Won: 1
- Matches Lost: 4
- No Result/Abandoned: 0
Maharashtra & Tamil Nadu Last 5 Matches Stats
MAH Form
TN Form
MAH vs TN Player Record/Stats (Top 5)
| Player | Stats (Previous Edition) |
|---|---|
| Narayan Jagadeesan | 364 Runs |
| Hari Nishaanth | 246 Runs |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | 94 Runs |
| Kedar Jadhav | 193 Runs |
| T Natarajan | N/A |
MAH vs TN Captaincy Picks
- Narayan Jagadeesan
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Baba Aparajith
MAH vs TN Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction
Fantasy Team Suggestion 1
- Wicket-Keeper: Narayan Jagadeesan
- Batsmen: Swapnil Gugale, Shahrukh Khan, Hari Nishanth, Ruturaj Gaikwad
- All-Rounders: Baba Aparajith, Vijay Shankar, Azim Kazi
- Bowlers: Murugan Ashwin, T Natarajan, Mukesh Choudhary
- Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Vice-Captain: Baba Aparajith
Fantasy Team Suggestion 2
- Wicket-Keeper: Narayan Jagadeesan
- Batsmen: Kedar Jadhav, Swapnil Gugale, Shahrukh Khan, Hari Nishanth, Ruturaj Gaikwad
- All-Rounders: Vijay Shankar, Baba Aparajith
- Bowlers: Satyajeet Bachhav, T Natarajan, Mukesh Choudhary
- Captain: Narayan Jagadeesan
- Vice-Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad
Probable Winner Of The Match
Maharashtra is expected to win this match.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team for the fantasy game please consider the points mentioned and make your own decision at the time of making your team.